Baoan Cup 2021 Shenzhen Invitiation Regatta
South African sailors have been invited to take part in the World Bay Area Sailing Union and the World Bay Area Regatta in China.
The Around the Islands dhow race is a unique fundraiser event in Mozambique. The race involves approximately 30 local island dhows. Organiser Michael Hales is encouraging SA Sailors to get involved in the 2022 race. He gave us the low-down on what makes the event so special
If all goes according to plan, South Africa will have two boats in the Olympic sailing programme in Tokyo this year. That’s after Leo Davis secured a qualification spot at last week’s Finn Gold Cup in Portugal to join Benji Daniel and Alex Burger, who qualified in the 49er class.
A few months ago we featured Kirsten Neuschäfer who is the only woman to have signed up to take part in the 2022 Golden Globe Race. Neuschäfer is not the only South African competing in the round-the-world race. Simon’s Town sailor Jeremy Bagshaw has also taken on the daunting solo challenge. Here’s his story…
Milnerton Aquatic Club (MAC) took custody of the Western Cape SAS Team Sailing League boats in September 2020, a convoy of odd bakkies and multiple trailers setting out to liberate the seven boats from Imperial Yacht Club. The boats will be based at MAC until the end of August 2023. Read more...
The first of the Highveld frosts are upon us. My world is turning yellow, red and beige. There is a chill in the wind, and a warm jacket next to the door.
But, the sailing news is very heart-warming!